Podiatrist Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Podiatrists in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$138,340
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-14% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#31 of 41
870 employed here

How much does a Podiatrist make in Florida?

A Podiatrist working in Florida earns a median salary of $138,340 per year, or about $66.51 per hour. That is 14% below the national median of $160,300 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $52,000 while the top 10% make $227,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,540 and $201,530 a year.

Podiatrist salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$52,000$25.00
25th percentile (early career)$77,540$37.28
50th percentile (median)$138,340$66.51
75th percentile (experienced)$201,530$96.89
90th percentile (top earners)$227,140$109.20

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 31st out of 41 states and territories for Podiatrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$265,740
2Minnesota$261,180
3Oklahoma$253,380
4New Hampshire$250,070
5Washington$232,970

Working as a Podiatrist in Florida

Nationally, about 10,000 people work as Podiatrists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($138,340) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Podiatrist make in Florida?
The median Podiatrist salary in Florida is $138,340 per year, or about $66.51 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,000 at the entry level to $227,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Podiatrists about 14% less than the national median of $160,300. Florida ranks 31st out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Podiatrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $138,340 a year. About 870 Podiatrists are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.